Planted

How ethical is Planted?

Planted, a sustainable skincare brand specialising in plant-based products is one of The Good Shopping Guide’s top-rated ethical brands and is featured on our list of the Top 200 Ethical Businesses.

The brand receives an excellent Good Shopping Guide ethical score in our Ethical Skincare Ratings Table and successfully passes our ethical benchmark.

We encourage other companies in the Skincare sector to follow Planted’s example and adopt more ethical policies and practices.

In which areas does Planted perform well?

Planted performs well across a range of ethical criteria within our Skincare assessment. 

Planted receives a top rating for Animal Welfare, as the brand opposes the use of animal testing on its products and ingredients.

Additionally, Planted is not involved in any of the controversial issues that many other brands in the Skincare sector are associated with. 

For example, Planted is awarded a top rating for Political Donations, as neither the brand nor its parent company is involved in donations that interfere with the democratic process. 

What makes Planted so sustainable? 

Planted was established to provide 100% natural and bioavailable skincare, sustainably handmade in small, fresh batches and formulated to suit all skin types, ages, and genders.

The brand favours ingredients that are recognisable, minimally processed, and have been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic or other traditional practices.   

Sustainability is at the core of the Planted ethos, so all its packaging is fully recyclable. Additionally, Planted’s manufacturing process is plastic free and it sources ingredients locally where possible.

How did Planted attain Ethical Accreditation? 

Planted has attained Ethical Accreditation from The Good Shopping Guide. This involved an application process and a full review of the brand’s ethical policies and practices. Planted is subject to an annual review to ensure the company maintains high ethical standards.

As a result, Planted is permitted to use our Good Shopping Guide Ethical logo, which certifies the brand’s ethical status and allows consumers to recognise Planted as an ethical brand.